Chef de Partie

Lexington-Catering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working

28–31 days holiday

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension & life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Lexington-Catering in London is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team, delivering high-quality food while upholding safety, presentation, and service standards. Work closely with the Sous Chef and Catering Manager to support smooth daily operations and an outstanding customer experience.

The role involves training team members, managing stock within budget, and maintaining expert knowledge of menus. 5 days out of 7, with a vibrant, supportive environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good understanding of food safety and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting food to the highest standards.
• Mentoring and training kitchen team members per procedures.
• Ensuring COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety compliance; reporting incidents.
• Assisting with ordering, control and management of food stocks to meet budgets.
• Maintaining up-to-date product and menu knowledge.
• Delivering high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and prep areas.
• Providing warm, professional customer-focused service.

Skills

Passion for food & hospitality

Kitchens experience

Attention to detail

Food safety & health & safety

Teamwork & communication

Customer service

Proactive & willing to learn

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Job description

Posted Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 23:59

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

What you'll be doing

As a Chef de Partie, you will be an important part of the kitchen team, helping to deliver high-quality food while maintaining excellent standards across food safety, presentation, and service. This is a great opportunity to join a recently mobilised Lexington contract and contribute to the continued development of the catering offer.

Working closely with the Sous Chef and Catering Manager, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen and support the delivery of an outstanding customer experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and presenting food to the highest standards
• Supporting, mentoring, and training members of the kitchen team in line with company procedures
• Ensuring all food preparation complies with COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations, and reporting any incidents appropriately
• Assisting with the ordering, control, and management of food stocks to meet budget requirements
• Maintaining up-to-date product and menu knowledge
• Delivering consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas
• Providing a warm, professional, and customer-focused service at all times

Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7

What can you bring?

We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic chef who takes pride in producing great food and enjoys working as part of a team.

You’ll ideally have:

• A genuine passion for food and hospitality
• Previous experience working within a professional kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A good understanding of food safety and health & safety requirements
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• A focus on delivering exceptional customer service
• The ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to further develop their career within a growing and supportive team, while helping to shape the success of a newly won Lexington contract.

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with!No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!